Author Question: Zaleplon is best suited for patients who: a. cannot maintain sleep. b. need or want to fall ... (Read 14 times)

mmm · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Zaleplon is best suited for patients who:

a. cannot maintain sleep.
b. need or want to fall asleep quickly.
c. are also taking cimetidine.
d. require an agent with a long half-life.

Question 2

A 43-year-old woman with a strong family history of breast cancer considers tamoxifen (Nolvadex) for cancer prevention. Which assessment finding is a possible contraindication?

a. History of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
b. Prior hysterectomy
c. History of osteoporosis
d. Hyperlipidemia

honnalora · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

A
The patient's age and DVT history place her at risk for thrombosis. Tamoxifen would not be in-dicated for this patient.
A prior hysterectomy is not a contraindication to tamoxifen.
Osteoporosis is not a contraindication to tamoxifen.
Hyperlipidemia is not a contraindication to tamoxifen.